2018 Jeep Compass fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 28, 202668,440 miLAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On August 25, 2026, my 2018 Jeep Compass equipped with the 2.4L engine became inoperable approximately five months after I purchased it. The vehicle had approximately 68,000 miles. An independent repair shop initially found no fuel pressure and replaced the fuel pump and spark plugs. The vehicle remained mechanically compromised, and testing showed only 99 PSI compression in cylinder 3. The shop recommended engine replacement at an estimated cost of $9,221.49. Jeep confirmed…

   NHTSA complaint #11760368 · source
2. Filed Jun 9, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2018 Jeep Compass, with approximately 107,000 miles, has developed symptoms consistent with the oil pump/oil pressure defects reported in other recalled Jeep Compass vehicles. The vehicle frequently struggles to start, runs rough with noticeable vibration, and has displayed an oil pressure warning light. In addition, the vehicle frequently stalls or suddenly loses power/slows while driving. The stalling and loss of power have created a serious safety concern because they…

   NHTSA complaint #11742915 · source
3. Filed Jan 15, 2026KSEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Car starts just fine, I let it warm up, it idles just fine. It is a 6 speed manual, I can reverse out of my driveway and drive 1 block to the stop sign and the car will stall immediately. This has happened more than 10 times in the past month. I have replaced the spark plugs as of yesterday 1/14/2026 and it ran fine all day through busy city and many purposely made stops along my drive and back home. Today 1/15/2026 I went to go to our gas station in town, and the car…

   NHTSA complaint #11711304 · source
4. Filed Jun 7, 2025ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   So I know there was a recall for this year make and model and engine type and even before I knew about this recall I noticed this jeep is burning oil like crazy I have to get an oil change sometimes under every 3,000 miles and its bad I take it to my oil change place they tell me it shouldnt be burning this much oil. I called Jeep to try to see if they could fix it and they are not acknowledging the issue even though there is a recall for this issue in the past they are not…

   NHTSA complaint #11665486 · source
5. Filed Apr 27, 2025MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My start/stop system stopped working suddenly and it jerks forward almost stalling as it accelerates and decelerates. The radio glitches and flips between settings at a fast pace. It randomly loses power when accelerating and traction control flashes on dashboard. The check engine light came on for a few days then went off.

   NHTSA complaint #11657114 · source
6. Filed Mar 7, 2025NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   major Electrical issues and car cutting off in traffic and every warning light Showing and will send show repair bill once it get it from Turnersville Newjersey Jeep Dealership. Today or Tomorrow.

   NHTSA complaint #11647047 · source
7. Filed Feb 28, 2025NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Car Dies looses power and stall and multiple lights on dashboard failure causing power failure while driving. Battery's were replaced twice and still problem and car Stuck at Jeep Dealer and Service manager Give me a bill $600 For Electric Diagnostic and $1000 plus taxes to repair.

   NHTSA complaint #11645608 · source
8. Filed Oct 19, 2024AKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car randomly turns off and I’ve had it looked at and they can’t find a problem I’ll have it reset and it soon starts randomly turning off while I drive. New batteries checked alternator

   NHTSA complaint #11620819 · source
9. Filed Mar 5, 2024PAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   While driving I often get an oil warning light and have had my engine system entirely and randomly shut down while driving. I have the oil changed regularly and serviced regularly and still have this problem. The entire system shuts down while driving and I’m left unable to move. It’s incredibly dangerous!

   NHTSA complaint #11575456 · source
10. Filed Mar 1, 2024KYElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    With absolutely zero prior indication of a problem, the car became completely immobilized in drive while attempting to turn after being stopped at a traffic light on a busy four lane road. Every imaginable code was cycling through on the dash and all warning code lights came on. I was unable to shift the car into any gear. Meaning, I could not shift into neutral to push the car safely out of the way of traffic. Additionally the car could not be turned off. I could not roll…

    NHTSA complaint #11574954 · source
11. Filed Feb 12, 2024TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    Burning through oil! No light on for oil and not to mileage for oil change. Happened to check oil this morning and there was only a tiny bit on stick like hardly any. This is not the only issue with this vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint #11571373 · source
12. Filed Feb 2, 2024FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    When I fill up with gas, the car will shake and die, upon starting. Due to this, I no longer fill up the car - I merely put $20 in gas - at a time.

    NHTSA complaint #11569565 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology